We want to say a special Thank you the the Nantucket Arts Council for asking us back to open the 2017 Nantucket Arts Festival.Not only did we get to play two great concerts on the island, but the request by the council that we add a vocalist for our first visit in 2016 was the impetus for the addition of Marcelle Gauvin to our quartet. Since Marcelle came on board we've decided to pursue other opportunities for the group with Marcelle. We've got a few things we're currently working on, so check back and we'll keep you posted as additional dates get firmed up

North Star Jazz on the Web

If you enjoy listening to music on Pandora, Spotify, Apple Music or many of the other online music services, be sure to list us in your online radio choices.

Check out photos from our trip to Nantucket to play a concert for the Nantucket Arts Council. Our date this past May was cancelled due to high winds ​and dangerous seas, but we're working on a return date for the Fall, so keep you eye on this space for updates.

North Star Jazz & CommonGround

The North Star Jazz Ensemble was the 'House Band' for North Star Music, a Rhode Island based recording company from 1985 to 2011. The group, built around the silky sound of saxophonist Bruce Abbott supported by the solid rhythm section of Ron Fournier on piano, Marty Ballou on bass and Paul Mason on drums – along with many distinguished guests – recorded a dozen CDs for the label. Check out our new video North Star Jazz with strings.